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Staying active is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. If you're in Eau Claire, WI, there are plenty of ways to keep yourself moving and feeling good. Here are some tips for staying active in Eau Claire...

So how can you ensure that you are getting enough dietary fiber? The American Heart Association recommends that adults consume at least 25 grams of fiber per day. This can be achieved by including a variety of fiber-rich foods in your diet, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.

Overall, while juicing can be a good way to increase your nutrient intake, it’s important to keep in mind the downsides as well. It’s best to use juicing as a supplement to a healthy, balanced diet rather than relying on it as a primary source of nutrition.

At Midwest Meals, we're committed to providing the highest level of customer service to our clients. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always available to answer your questions and help you choose the right meals for your needs. And if you ever have any issues with your order, we'll do everything we can to make it right.

When it comes to choosing between MyFitnessPal and MyMacros+, it really depends on your personal needs and preferences. If you want a comprehensive nutrition tracker with a huge food database and social features, MyFitnessPal may be the better option for you. If you're primarily focused on tracking macronutrients and want an app that offers customizable goals and meal planning, MyMacros+ could be the way to go. 

Think of this as the “diet after the diet”. In an ideal world, you would continue your fat loss journey until you reach your goals, and then just maintain it forever. But sadly, this isn’t how this always works. Many times, by the time you reach your goal, your calories are low and not sustainable.

As soon as MyFitnessPal made the announcement that they were moving the barcode scanning feature to a premium-only feature, we knew there was going to be a LOT of people leaving the platform and looking for a new calorie tracker. A ton of you have already switched and today we are looking at a great alternative… Lose It!

What’s the single biggest mistake you see people make with their diet? "Not being consistent in tracking their macros (carbs, fats, proteins, and calories) based on their goals, body composition, and activity level."

When it comes to tracking your food, a lot of people hold strong opinions about which app is best. Today, we are going to look at Chronometer and how it stacks up against the ultra-popular MyFitnessPal. 

A diet break is a dieting protocol which is intended to (1) give you a mental break from the struggles of dieting and also (2) negate the metabolic adaptation from losing weight.

The Vertical Diet is meant to aid muscle gain and improve performance by eating easily digestible foods, as well as red meat and white rice to boost protein and carb intake. Though it may be effective, it’s limited in variety, low in fiber, and may not work for everyone.

Each year countless new apps that are designed to help you track your diet are introduced to the App Store. But which ones are best? Today we are going to give you our top pick for best free tracking app and best paid tracking app in 2022.

One of the most important but often overlooked vitamins in this world is Vitamin D. In this article we’ll go over the benefits of vitamin D and the effects it can ultimately have on your overall health if you have enough of it or if you are insufficient in Vitamin D. Vitamin D Insufficiency affects almost 50% of the population worldwide. An estimated 1 billion people worldwide, across all ethnicities and age groups have a Vitamin D deficiency. Do NOT be one of those people. Read on to get educated on Vitamin D!

But today we are taking a first look at the new app called MacroFactor. Popular science-based fitness YouTuber Jeff Nippard partnered up with Stronger By Science to create this new app. Here's what Jeff had to say in his recentInstagram post...

Rewind 20 weeks back to when my decision was made to compete. I had been strength training for 3 years - I was curious to see how much muscle I had, and how it looked on my frame once you stripped away all my fat. My social media timeline was plagued with girls in sparkly suits, to say I was inspired would be an understatement. I was a full-time college student, what I lacked in money I made up for in the ability to look up nutrition research and the ability to push myself past any barrier in the gym. So, I waltzed into competition prep with no coach.